MUSKEGON, MI – Here's a look at some routine and special projects planned by local municipalities, the Muskegon County Road Commission and the Michigan Department of Transportation during the week of July 21-25.

During the week, agencies have planned work that could affect motorists' commutes, including new and ongoing projects.

The proposed work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions and other unexpected circumstances:

Muskegon County & Ongoing MDOT and Road Commission Projects

Work crews will mow all grassy areas along roads in Dalton, Egelston, Fruitland and Laketon townships.

Work crews will restructure the head wall along Sheridan Road from Shettler Road to Hile Road.

Crews will begin working on a gas main upgrade project along Sheridan Drive from Shettler Road to Heights Ravenna Road.

Work crews are installing a public water main along Broadway Avenue and Brooks Road from DeVowe Road (Pvt.) to Ellis Road. The streets may be closed to thru traffic and detoured except Broadway Avenue west of Mill Iron Road. The project is expected to be completed by Nov. 15.

There will be a detour on Pontaluna Road between Airline and Walker roads for all thru traffic for a sanitary sewer installation. Only local residential traffic will be allowed in the work zone. Fruitport Township Supervisor Brian Werschem said the project should be completed by Sept. 1.

Sheridan Road from Shettler Road to Hile Road, along with Hile Road from Sheridan Road to Airline Road, will undergo a complete reconstruction in mid-August. Werschem said the project will last between six and eight weeks.

Goebel Road from Apple Avenue to Bailey Road will be closed to thru traffic for a street improvement project. A detour will be posted.

City of Muskegon

Beach Street from the Muskegon Water Filtration Plant just south of Lakeshore Drive to Sherman Boulevard remains under construction for work related to Norton Shores and Fruitport Charter Township's West Michigan Regional Water Authority project. Norton Shores engineer Jim Murphy said the road will remain closed through mid-to late-July.

Muskegon Township

Marquette Avenue from Sheridan Drive to West Street will undergo crack pouring maintenance.

Giles Road from Whitehall Road to M-120/Holton Road is closed to thru traffic for a road improvement project. The project is expected to be completed by July 28. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour.

Norton Shores

The city will continue Hot-in-Place overlay pavement work it began earlier this month. Work crews recently completed work on Harvey Street between Sternberg and Ellis. The city advises motorists to avoid Stratford, Yarmouth, and Thompson Road Street between Airport Road and Hile Road on Wednesday, July 23. Motorists should anticipate some delays, lane closures and the flaggers who will control traffic. Murphy said the project should be completed by late-July.

Construction on Grand Haven Road between Pontaluna and Wilson roads remains underway. Murphy said all five phases of the project should be complete by the end of August.

White River Township

Old Channel Trail from Hancock to Lamos Road will undergo Dura-patching maintenance.